Wisdom Audio Leads Audio Innovation at CEDIA 2017

Wisdom Audio, designer and manufacturer of loudspeaker systems tailored for the most discerning audiophiles, will feature its robust line-up of audio solutions designed for, high-resolution and maximum performance in booth 4849 at CEDIA 2017, Sept. 7-9 at the San Diego Convention Center. Wisdom Audio will introduce its second-generation SC-2 and SC-3 system controllers and Sage Series ICS7a in-ceiling loudspeaker system alongside Sage Series Superbars and interconnect cable kits. CEDIA attendees will also experience all that Wisdom Audio products have to offer in a real-world media room demonstration at the booth.

"Our latest products reflect our mission to continually push the audio innovation envelope to achieve the highest performance and clarity in sound," said Luc Guillaume, managing director, Wisdom Audio. "This also means supporting our dealers with core solutions, such as our new system controllers, that ensure flawless installations no matter the application. Between our domestic debut of the ICS7a that has already seen phenomenal interest abroad and a demonstration of our flexible, high-performance audio options, dealers at the show will see how they can easily meet today's high-resolution audio expectations."

Debuting at the show, Wisdom Audio's second-generation SC-2 8-channel in to 16-channel out and SC-3 16-channel in to 32-channel out system controllers provide installers with the ultimate audio calibration suite to easily solve room acoustic problems that can impede a pristine listening experience. Now featuring Dirac Live™, a platform for optimized sound enhancement technology, the controllers are designed to deliver perfect sound in any listening room by removing resonances and acoustic problems in sound reproduction. Expert Mode provides installers with an additional layer of live tuning features, equalization tools, and ability to override delays and trim EQ to optimize system performance in the most difficult acoustic scenarios. With four preset slots to store up to four complete and independent calibrations, installers have plenty of room to perform multiple room correction setups for up to 16 zones or rooms.

Wisdom Audio's Sage Series ICS7a in-ceiling loudspeaker system will also make its North American debut at the show. Designed to seamlessly blend into the environment, the system provides high-resolution stereo audio in a living space, a multichannel solution in a media room or overhead channels in an immersive home theater. Featuring a redesign of Wisdom's award-winning Sage P20 driver, the speaker introduces a breakthrough in Wisdom Audio's planar magnetic driver (PMD) power shading capabilities, delivering a fully passive Sage Series point-source product that's capable of achieving high output down to 57 Hz. To ensure maximum clarity, the angled PMD design allows the on-axis energy to be focused straight at the listening area. The ICS7a includes an optional Extended Coverage Waveguide that is designed to enhance its polar pattern and allow for greater placement options. As a result, the system is a perfect fit for applications requiring surround and overhead channels. An optional laser alignment tool (LAT-IC) -- sold separately from the system --assists installers in achieving ultra-precise driver orientation, improving focus and delivering incredible imaging. The system does not require active crossover or bi-amplification, allowing dealers worldwide to offer Sage Series performance at a lower price point.

Also being exhibited at the show are Wisdom Audio's Sage Series Superbars. Available in custom lengths of up to 98 inches and in standard black or a color customized to fit the environment and décor. Sage Superbars deliver exceptional sound reproduction, fit-and-finish and craftsmanship ideal for high-end media rooms or meeting spaces. The new Wisdom Audio Sage Series Superbars include four models: C20m x2; C38m x2; C20m x3 and C38m x1. The C20m x2 4-ohm Superbar produces a stereo playback configuration with a 40-Hz - 20-kHz +/- 2-dB frequency response and 90-dB sensitivity. The 3-ohm C38m x2 extends the response down to 35 Hz - 20 kHz +/- 2 dB and achieves 93 dB. The C20m x3 and C20m x2 and C38m x1 are 4-ohm models that provide LCR playback with a frequency response of 35 Hz - 20 kHz +/- 2 dB and a peak sensitivity of 92 dB and 93 dB, respectively. Like other members of the series, each Superbar model features a planar magnetic hybrid design that yields superior detail, outstanding dynamic range, and controlled directivity for a more consistent and realistic level of performance.

The new Wisdom Audio standard and custom interconnect cable kits will also be showcased as part of the company's high-end audio product lineup. Complementing the high-fidelity performance of Wisdom Audio's loudspeaker systems, the new interconnect kits deliver the reliable, durable connectivity required for superior sound reproduction. Each kit features oxygen-free, high-conductivity copper conductors and the highest grade of foam polypropylene insulation for high-speed transmission and resistance from cracking and wear. The cables' advanced Star-Quad design offers maximum protection against electrostatic interference. Each wire is numbered for ease and efficiency of installation. The Wisdom Audio WWK-BB kit includes 10 balanced XLR female to XLR male numbered 1.0-meter cables; 17 balanced XLR female to XLR male numbered 1.5-meter cables; six 1/8-inch mini DC trigger cables; and two balanced XLR Y-adapter female to dual male XLR. Also available is the WWK-CUSTOM kit, which can be customized to any length and/or termination to fit any application.

In a realistic media room environment created in collaboration with Italy's premier acoustic designer, Home Theater Environment (HTE), CEDIA attendees will experience Wisdom Audio's exceptional sound reproduction and see how its range of products fit naturally in a state-of-the-art entertainment space. The fully functioning setup will feature the Sage L75 Line Source with a custom C38, (6) L8i Insight Line Source paired with Four Sage Series ICS7a in-ceiling loudspeakers, along with S110i RTL (Regenerating Transmission Line) subwoofers and SA-3 amplifiers.

Wisdom Audio provides high-performance entertainment solutions with a focus on technology and design. Founded in 1996, Wisdom Audio is privileged to work with leading custom integrators, architects, interior designers, and engineers from around the world on some of the most challenging and beautiful homes and super yachts across the globe to deliver a truly unforgettable entertainment experience to clients.

Wisdom Audio designs, engineers, and manufactures a wide range of loudspeaker systems incorporating advanced thin-film planar magnetic technologies. Its portfolio features in-wall, in-ceiling, on-wall, and in-room architectural solutions as well as high-performance dedicated home theaters. Many of the company's products can be tailored and made to order in custom sizes and custom colors. With great attention to detail and respect of lead time, all of Wisdom Audio's products are designed, engineered, and manufactured in the U.S.

Wisdom Audio systems combine clarity, dynamic and precision to achieve the ultimate in music and film sound reproduction. The company has earned accolades from the specialized media while satisfying a growing base of customers and dealers worldwide.

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